The distance between Salerno and Bologna is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Salerno to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the train to Bologna Centrale.
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale.
Take the bus to Bologna Central Railway Station Piazza XX Settembre.
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There are several options for getting from Salerno to Bologna by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Salerno and Bologna is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Salerno and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salerno to Bologna is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Bologna. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 4h 45m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Salerno and Bologna. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salerno and Bologna. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 8h 40m.
TTI Leonettibus SRL, Sita Sud, Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L. and Itabus run regular bus services between Salerno and Bologna. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salerno and Bologna. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Napoli Centrale, plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
Train to Napoli Afragola, plane | 3h 40m | €160($160) | hourly | 623km (387 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | €78($78) | hourly | 757km (471 miles) |
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane | 3h 50m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane | 4h 20m | €100($100) | hourly | 968km (602 miles) |
Train to Caserta, plane | 5h 35m | €105($105) | 5 times a day | 944km (587 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | €60($60) | every 2 hours | 625km (388 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 639km (397 miles) |
Bus via Napoli | 9h 15m | €70($70) | every 2 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | €95($95) | on demand | 615km (382 miles) |
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